Report Highlights
The global market for display material shipments reached $126.0 billion in 2019 and should reach $193.2 billion by 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% for the period of 2019-2024.
Report Includes
- 31 data tables and 26 additional tables
- A brief general outlook of the global markets for advanced materials used in electronic displays
- Analyses of global market trends with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
- Assessment of various classes of materials technologies and comparison of materials based on performance, efficiency, thermal insulation, cost-effectiveness and other pertinent metrices
- Coverage of fabrication methods, ongoing research activities, major achievements, technological issues and latest trends related to these devices
- Patent analysis covering significant patent allotments, design innovations, fabrication and synthesis methodologies, and sensor and telecommunications applications of advanced display materials
- Identification of the companies that are best-positioned to meet this demand because of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances or other advantages
- Company profiles of leading market participants within the industry, including 3M, BASF SE, Dow Corning Corp., Dupont Displays, General Electrics Co. Ltd., LG Display Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Universal Display Corp.
Report Scope
The scope of this report encompasses the key materials used in the major types of electronic displays. BCC Research analyzes the various classes of material technologies, identifies the major players, determines the current status of each, examines their impact on future display markets and presents forecasts of growth from 2019 to 2024. Technological issues, including the latest trends, are discussed. Other pertinent factors are reviewed, such as material processing and distribution, the need for special materials and the expanded use of certain displays.
Analyst Credentials
The previous two reports (SMC033E and SMC033F) on which this updated edition is based were prepared by Bob Moran and Andrew McWilliams, respectively. Both the authors worked as technology market analyst and technology writer for several years and authored numerous BCC Research reports.
The analyst responsible for updating the report is Arpita Mukherjee, who has over eight years of experience in technology market research and consulting, including work with a major market research and growth consulting firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in Energy Science and Technology from Jadavpur University. She has experience as an engineering college lecturer and as a researcher in a government research laboratory. She primarily researches chemical and material markets and their use in niche application markets. She has conducted research in markets such as polymers, electronic chemicals, semiconductors, chemicals and material technology.
The analyst has authored technology market research studies in diverse areas including:
- Sustainable batteries.
- Biodegradable stents.
- Ionic liquids.
- Healthcare packaging.
- Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC).
- Nanocellulose technologies.
- Prebiotics.
- Anti-corrosion coatings.
- Food safety technologies.
- Hydroprocessing catalysts.
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The global market for electronic display materials reached $61.5 billion in 2016. This market should reach $68.4 billion in 2017 and $128.0 billion by 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% over the five-year period from 2017 to 2022.
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Report Highlights
The value of worldwide shipments of electronic display materials reached nearly $76.6 billion in 2012. This market is expected to grow to $80.2 billion in 2013 and $119.9 billion in 2018 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% over the five-year period from 2013 to 2018.
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Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide shipments of display materials is projected to reach $20.9 billion in 2005, and rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 12.8% to $37.9 billion by 2010.
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Flat panel displays, projected to account for 77% of materials in 2005, are expected to rise at an AAGR of 16.5%, accounting for 90% of the total by 2010.
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CRT demand is declining and glass for CRTs is expected to drop at an AAGR of 7.1% to $3 billion by 2010. Phosphor shipments also willdecrease.
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Emerging displays developed from MEMS and nanotechnology are expected to reach $2 billion by 2010 and materials for OLED displays will expand at an AAGR of 12% through 2010.
Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide shipments of display materials is projected to reach $13.6 billion by 2003 and then grow in value at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 10.9% to $22.8 billion by 2008.
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Flat panel displays are projected to account for 57.2% of materials by 2003 and then to grow at an AAGR of 16.5% and account for 73.2% of the total by 2008.
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The value of CRT glass represented more than 88% of all CRT materials used.
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The value of flat panel glass shipments will increase at an AAGR of 16.4% to reach $4.2 billion in 2008.
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Worldwide shipments of coating materials for CRTs and FPDs will grow at AAGRs of 0.8% and 18.8%, respectively.
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The value of worldwide shipments of electronic display materials reached $7.7 billion in 1999. Shipments of materials are projected to grow in value by 10.9% per year and reach $12.9 billion by 2004. Flat panel displays accounted for 43.9% of the total materials in 1999. Their value is projected to grow at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 16% and account for 54.9% of the total value of materials by 2004.
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The value of CRT glass represented over 88% of all CRT materials used, or $3.8 billion, in 1999 and will rise at an average annual rate of 6.2% to reach $4.3 billion by 2004.
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Phosphor shipments for CRTs are projected to increase at an average annual rate of 7% through 2004. Meanwhile, phosphors used for flat panel displays will grow at an average of 7.8% during the period.
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